CMEF – Centre Méditerranéen d’Etudes Françaises

The French school in Monaco is located in the South of France, at the heart of the French Riviera, between Nice and Monaco – Monte Carlo.

The French school in Monaco is an international language school with a long tradition of French language courses including: teenage summer camps; French Course in Monaco for teachers; language and educational stays for middle and high schools or University groups all year round; cultural and artistic programs.

French school in Monaco: an educational institution

A nonprofit making organization which works with the State Education system, the “Centre Méditerranéen d’Etudes Françaises” was founded in 1952 by Jean Moreau.

Its idyllic setting, a beautiful wooded and floral park nestling on the hillside overlooking the Mediterranean, along with its antic style amphitheatre imagined and decorated by Jean Cocteau between 1957 and 1963 and now used for cultural events, create a unique atmosphere. Indeed the timeless works of the great poet still have a major influence on the educational methods of the Centre.

Since the creation of the French school in Monaco, almost 240,000 students from all over the world have attended its French Course in Monaco in French Language and Civilization.  Its cultural commitment and pedagogical experience attracts approximately 4 000 youths and 200 teachers each year. A great place for your French Course in Monaco.

French Course in Monaco @ CMEF

French School in Monaco

Course and Accommodation – 2 Weeks for Only 1,530€!

The French Course in Monaco Consists of:

• General French course in Monaco.
• 20 lessons of 55min per week.
• 15 students per class.
• Native French teachers.
• French school in Monaco.
• Accommodation in Residence for the French Course in Monaco
• Planned social activities.

Prices for French school in Monaco / French course in Monaco and Accommodation

*A 400€ deposit is required at the time of booking.

Prices include:

• French course in Monaco plus accommodation
• Transfers return to Nice Cote d.Azur airport or from Monaco train station (on request).
• Full-board accommodation.
• Laundry service.
• Language courses : mornings (3 hours) from Monday to Friday.
• Wide choice of cultural or sports activities in the afternoons.
• Full-day excursion on Saturdays (except on departure day .Saturday.).
• Every evening, activities and animation.
• Registration fees
• Level evaluation
• Course certificate
• Internet use

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Geographical location of The French school in Monaco

The Center is located 1 kilometer from the border of the Principality of Monaco, 15 kilometers from Nice and 20 kilometers from the Italian border. Situated approximately 100 meters above sea level, it is a wooded and flowery balcony overhanging the Mediterranean Sea, on the mountainside.

The panoramic view from the “tête de chien” (dog’s head), hillside overlooking Cap d’Ail and Monaco and which was a strategic site for Emperor Augustus’s Roman army, is probably the most beautiful of the French Riviera.

The park: a magical setting, a protected area

Set in a beautiful park overlooking the Mediterranean, the spectacular amphitheatre, three accommodation units, cafeteria, classrooms and reception area make the Center a refreshing and stimulating place to live and work.

The proximity to nature, the magnificent panorama and the presence of Jean Cocteau’s graphic and architectural poetry in an enclosed and well-kept area fill our participants with a feeling of well-being which aids academic work and international exchanges.

Life in the Center

The reception area: A young, dynamic and attentive team is ready to welcome you, promote effective communication within the groups and ensure a friendly atmosphere in the Center.

The rooms: Accommodation can be full board or half board. Students stay in rooms with 2 to 5 beds/room, shower and toilet. The CMEF is composed of 3 accommodation units: “Les Oliviers” (Olive trees), “Les Cyprès” (Cypresses) and “Les Orangers” (Orange trees).

Endorsements

The French school in Monaco is a non-profit making association which is associated with public education in France, here are some of our accomplishments in France.

• Ministry of Education for its French Course in Monaco
• Label “Qualité FLE” [Quality in French as a Foreign Language], a national quality assurance scheme concerning teaching, facilities and management.
• Listed in the national information book of Centers offering courses in French as a foreign language.
• Under N°57/1 of the Official Bulletin – Under n°0698.21 of the local inspection board
• Academic Center for the DELF Junior/school examinations, officially registered with the local education authority and in collaboration with the CIEP of Sèvres.
• TCF Examination Center, in collaboration with the CIEP of Sèvres.
• Teaching partnership with the University of Nice-Sophia Antipolis
• Ministry of Youth and Sports for its French Course in Monaco
• Under article N° R-06-050, certification of « Jeunesse et Éducation populaire ».
• It is recognized by the European Commission for its « programme Jeunesse » (youth program).

The French School in Monaco is supported by the Principality of Monaco’s Department of Education, Youth and Sports and by the Department of Tourism. It is a member of the « Club Français du Tourisme des Jeunes » (French Youth Tourism Club) and of the « Atout France ».

International Accreditation:

• College Board (USA) for its French Course in Monaco
• Authorization to prepare the Advanced Placement « French language » examination.

They trust us

For 50 years, cultural French services worldwide and several institutional partners such as the OFAJ (Office Franco-Allemand pour la Jeunesse / Franco-German Office for Youth) are supporting and spreading our programs.

PROGRAMS

The CMEF’s teenager program is 20 years old!

Since 1988, the French School in Monaco has welcomed over 9000 teenagers during the summer period, aged between 13 and 17 years old and coming from around the world. Between mid-June and the end of August, the Center accommodates about 500 teenagers – a limited number which allows us to pay special attention to each and every student. The French Course in Monaco favors intercultural exchanges between young people.

A global educational concept

• Learn French at your own pace and depending on your needs in our French Course in Monaco.
• Choose from a variety of sports or cultural activities in the afternoon and various forms of entertainment in the evening.
• Share your room with young people from other countries, respecting safety regulations and the rules of living amongst others.

The international context of the French School in Monaco, providing the opportunity for teenagers to meet other international students, encourages open-mindedness and prepares adolescents for the future.

All the French lessons are compulsory, as is Saturday’s weekly excursion. However, all evening and afternoon activities are optional in order for students to benefit from their independence. Nevertheless, our team leaders’ role is to encourage the students to take part in a maximum number of activities.

A quality of service and friendly supervision

We have four teams of staff working together in order ensure a quality of service of our French Course in Monaco:

• The reception team welcomes, informs and advises teenagers, from 8am to 12.30 pm and from 2pm to 7pm.
• Qualified staff is on site 24 hours a day. They handle all transfers to and from the center as well as organizing cultural and sports activities in the evening and supervise the dormitories, ensuring the well-being of the students.
• Our teachers are all graduates in the teaching of French as a foreign language. Their lessons are not only beneficial but also enjoyable for teenagers.
• Our team of housekeepers looks after the practical side of the campus: they manage the cafeteria and meal preparation, they clean the bedrooms and they maintain the overall cleanliness of the center, not forgetting the upkeep of our fabulous garden of 3 hectares.

Organization and security

• Transfers

We provide a caring service ensuring all students are met on their arrival at Nice airport or Monaco station and subsequently dropped off on their departure.

• Arrival at the Center
  

On their arrival at the center, the students are greeted at the reception for check-inn in order to hand over documents and a part of their pocket money.

We also provide students with their room key, their own personal card fort the center, a folder containing important information, the rules and regulations for the center and a timetable listing the program of events for the following week. They are then allowed to settle into their rooms and they are invited to go on a tour of the center with a member of staff.

There is a welcome barbecue on Sunday evening on the terrace following an introduction to members of staff, where students are also briefed on important information relating to their stay.

Each student is also offered the chance to meet with a team leader individually on Monday morning following the French test to discuss any queries or problems and also to give us the opportunity to get to know each and every student personally.

• Accommodation and Catering

The rooms are ensuite and have between 3 to 5 beds and wardrobe space. The self-service cafeteria provides generous and well balanced meals.

• Pocket Money

Pocket money is distributed securely 3 times per week: every Tuesday and Thursday at 6.30 pm and on Sunday at 11.30 am.

• The Launderette

Each week: the laundry is collected Sunday morning, and returned Wednesday afternoon. The laundry must be submitted with a label. Do not give too delicate clothes to launder.

• Health

First Aid is on hand at reception where members of staff in possession of their First Aid Certificate (AFPS) take care of all minor injuries under supervision by the management at the CMEF. In cases of illness or more serious injury, a doctor of Monaco would be called in to intervene. The nearest hospital is only 1 kilometre away situated in Monaco.

• Security

The Center is a secure area, in 3 hectares of nature; access is supervised 24 hours a day. Students can move around freely and safely. The guardians control the authorized outings in the afternoon, by the required presentation of the CMEF card.

For the protection of young minors (health and safety and risk of fire) smoking is strictly forbidden in schools in accordance with French law. This visit is authorized by the Youth and Sports Ministry

• Accommodation is at students’ disposal from the Sunday before beginning of course until the Saturday morning following end of course.
• Not included: Airfare

Useful Resources

College Board (USA)
Qualité FLE
French Ministry of Education